Illegal immigrant convicted in 100 mph DUI crash that killed Washington state trooper
Raul Benitez-Santana has history of legal troubles dating back to 2013, was subject of ICE detainer
Louis Casiano By Louis Casiano Fox News
Published June 4, 2025 10:38pm EDT
Jurors in Washington state delivered a guilty verdict against an illegal immigrant accused of killing a state trooper last year.
Raul Benitez-Santana, 33, was found guilty of vehicular assault and vehicular homicide in connection with the death of Washington State Patrol Trooper Christopher Gadd.
Gadd, 27, was killed when his cruiser was hit by a speeding car in March 2024 at more than 100 mph.
Raul Benitez Santana
Raul Benitez Santana was convicted of killing a Washington State Patrol officer after crashing his car into a patrol vehicle. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Benitez-Santana was under the influence at the time of the crash, and admitted to drinking and smoking marijuana before driving, Fox Seattle reported.
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